The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Athletic Department is an NCAA Division III sanctioned department and falls under the jurisdiction of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Student-athletes who participate in varsity athletics at UMass Dartmouth are subject to all NCAA rules and regulations regarding eligibility. They participate in their respective sports under all NCAA regulations which govern that sport. Student-athletes are also subject to university regulations regarding eligibility to participate in extra curricular activities.
Within the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Department, all compliance matters are handled by the Compliance Officer and Associate Director of Athletics, Amanda Van Voorhis. The Compliance Officer works closely with the Athletic Director, the Faculty Athletics representative and other campus officials to guarantee that all appropriate NCAA and university rules and regulations are being followed by the Athletic Department and the student-athletes participating in the department's varsity sports programs.
2025-26 Division III Summary of Regulations
2025-26 Permission to Contact: NCAA Self Release Form (for D-III to D-III use only)
2025-26 NCAA Banned Substances
Name Image and Likeness (NIL)Â Policy
For inquiries regarding compliance related issues, contact
Amanda Van Voorhis, Associate Director of Athletics
Tripp Athletic Center
Phone: (508) 910-6930Â
Email: avanvoorhis@umassd.edu
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For Athletic Department issues, contact:
Lori Hendricks, Director of Athletics
Tripp Athletic Center
Phone: 508-999-8188
Email: lhendricks@umassd.edu
The name of the Faculty Athletic Representative is:
Dr. Steve White
Professor Management & Marketing Department
Phone: (508) 999-8267Â
Email: swhite@umassd.edu
